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I'm a simple Scottish girl with an unusual name and a strange obsession for nail polish! My aim is to capture what the eye sees, with a camera! Too much nail polish and never enough time. I have also started wildlife photography, which I enjoy very much. Welcome to my little world :-)

Monday, 23 February 2015

a-England Excalibur (the original)



This is okay to use, okay to apply and quick drying (2-3 minutes a coat). The formula is good but this polish is prone to brushstrokes. Minimal painting for less brushstrokes! It's a really lovely silver polish and quite shiny. I really like this polish. Lasted well.

Rating
Easy to use = 7/10
Application = 7/10
Drying time = 8/10
Lasted well = 8/10
Coats = 2
Finish = metallic
Removal = easy
Overall = 7/10
Purchased from = a-England official site

My Personal Rating = 7.5/10 :-)
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48 comments:

  1. Unknown23 February 2015 at 20:10

    It reminds me of Essie's No Place Like Chrome. I like using metallics for stamping and it's a two coater like Essie.

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    1. Ananka23 February 2015 at 20:19

      This one would be great for stamping :-D

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  2. AgnieszkaP23 February 2015 at 22:46

    Wow, it's soo beautiful! I see it as a perfect base for black stamping ♥

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    1. Ananka26 February 2015 at 11:31

      It really is :-) It would look great I'm sure :-D

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  3. Ninthea24 February 2015 at 01:47

    Oooww!!! Gorgeous!!! <3 <3

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  4. Rainbowify Me24 February 2015 at 05:52

    I like this a lot!!

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  5. Marias Nail Art24 February 2015 at 06:10

    It's a really pretty shade of silver <3

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  6. Beauty Unearthly24 February 2015 at 06:53

    Gorgeous !!! Have a beautiful Tuesday dear! <3

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  7. Unknown24 February 2015 at 07:25

    That one is really stunning <3.

    Kind regards,
    Elena

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  8. trishie24 February 2015 at 07:54

    This one reminds me of a polish I used to wear all the them in my teens! Looks lovely and shiny.

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    1. Ananka26 February 2015 at 11:33

      Hehe yeah. It really is, thanks Trishie :-D

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  9. nailsbyedyta24 February 2015 at 09:09

    I love 'a-England' nail polishes and this shade is gorgeous!

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    1. Ananka26 February 2015 at 11:33

      Me too, they have some great ones! It really is, thanks Fife :-D

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  10. Emelie24 February 2015 at 09:11

    A nice silver, although I'm not too fond of this type of finish. I hate visible brushstrokes! :P It wasn't that bad with this one though!

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    1. Ananka26 February 2015 at 11:34

      They are annoying, but I can put up with them! Yeah careful application is required lol! :-D

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  11. Natalia A24 February 2015 at 09:16

    Oh my! this is a gem! yes chrome finish is hard to work with, but it is totally WORTHY!

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    1. Ananka26 February 2015 at 11:34

      It sure is! They really are but so worth it :-D

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  12. Nequéren Reis24 February 2015 at 09:54

    Essas unhas pratas estão encantadoras, Curta e siga o meu canal:
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sg_8KAdIhe8

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  13. jdhartil24 February 2015 at 10:42

    Wow ~ a lovely silver you have here

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  14. Claudia C.24 February 2015 at 12:02

    Omg, this nail polish looks amazing.

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  15. Lovestruck Lacquer25 February 2015 at 05:40

    I guess all metallics are prone to brush strokes... they are fairly minimal here though... you did a really good job applying it! :)

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    1. Ananka26 February 2015 at 11:36

      Yeah sadly :-( Thanks it was hard work! :-)

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  16. Enara Girl25 February 2015 at 12:48

    I love it. I'm taking care more of my nails in the last month. I would use this colour often. xoxo

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    1. Ananka26 February 2015 at 11:36

      Me too! That's good to hear, hopefully you'll be painting them too? :-D

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  17. Robin26 February 2015 at 17:00

    Really pretty and shiny!! I really should buy some A Englands! :D

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  18. Marcela Gmd26 February 2015 at 17:22

    Lovely nails!!! I love the silver!!!
    Have a wonderful weekend!! and my g+ for you!!!:)))

    Besos, desde España, Marcela♥

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    1. Ananka27 February 2015 at 15:34

      Thanks Marcela, glad you like it :-D

      You too :-)

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  19. Nequéren Reis26 February 2015 at 18:33

    Unhas perfeitas, Curta e siga o meu canal:
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sg_8KAdIhe8

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  20. nail crazy26 February 2015 at 21:29

    gorgeous *.*

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  21. Upbeat Nails27 February 2015 at 05:09

    stunning sliver. so shiny :D

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  22. Anonymous27 February 2015 at 18:35

    Very pretty!

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  23. Gelic27 February 2015 at 19:41

    This looks great on you. I like how light it is and I'm not so bothered by the brush strokes, it rarely does. I've heard that some people use a sponge and sponge on the last coat to avoid the strokes.

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    1. Ananka2 March 2015 at 19:45

      Thanks Gelic :-D Yeah it doesn't really bother me, I know it does with some people! Interesting idea, thanks :-D

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  24. Gosia28 February 2015 at 18:41

    very nice!! and the brushstrokes are not bad at all!

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    1. Ananka2 March 2015 at 19:46

      Thanks Gosia :-D Yeah hard work though! ;-)

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